Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts 2026 Review: A Hundred Years On

(Photo Credit: Jordan August Photography, Courtesy of Highmark Mann.) When an artistic institution plans a 250th U.S. birthday concert in a political atmosphere like the one we find ourselves in today, the question is: where do they plan to fall on the balancing act spectrum of patriotism and honesty? It’s exceedingly hard to nail, and despite putting on a truly {…}

Marin Alsop Leads Highmark Mann in 50th Anniversary Celebration

(Photo credit: Brandon Patoc) For its 2026 season, Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary at Fairmount Park. This article only features classical music events. Highmark Mann’s newly commissioned oratorio, “A Hundred Years On” by Peter Boyer and Mark Campbell celebrates the 1876 Centennial Exposition, which took place in Fairmount Park. Soloists include sopranos Mary Dunleavy, {…}